Found 613 volunteering opportunities in Australia

The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme is a Federal Government initiative established to promote links between people living in an aged care facility and their local community. The aim of the scheme is to improve residents quality of life for those who have limited family, cultural and social contact and may be at risk of social isolation.

Would you like to visit an older person in an Aged Care Home make a real difference in their life? Have you got some time and conversation to share in Auslan to reduce social isolation and loneliness? We are seeking a Volunteer Visitor available for a weekday visit to a delightful gentleman living in a Aged Care Home in McKinnon who needs a companion that can speak Auslan. Contact us to learn more about this great opportunity and other opportunities across Victoria.

Would you like to visit an older person in an aged care home and make a new friend? Would you be happy to go out for a coffee, a walk, a short trip to the beach? We are seeking a Volunteer Visitor for a lovely gentleman who lives in an aged care home in Mornington, and loves the outdoors. Contact us to learn more about this great opportunity and other opportunities across Victoria.

We are looking for an compassionate volunteer who can take our lonely client out once a week. Our client loves the beach and would like someone to drive her to the beach from her house once a week. she is full of life and still wants to remain active.

Our Community Connections program supports our clients in Perth metropolitan and some regional locations who are at risk of feeling lonely or isolated, by providing them with social visits. As a Community Connections Volunteer, you play a key role in helping clients reconnect with their local community and encouraging them to do the things they love.

Silverchain are looking for a friendly mature male volunteer to visit one of our male clients in Woodvale. Do you have a spare hour or two each week or fortnight to visit our client who will appreciate your social companionship visit? Volunteering in our Community Connections program is rewarding, and you will play a key role in helping clients reconnect with their local community and encouraging them to do the things they love.

Are you available to help a member of our community with their shopping? Social Support – Shopping volunteers are essential to our service delivery to assist and accompany our clients while they are shopping. We are seeking reliable volunteers to assist our clients while they are shopping within the Launceston local area. Make a positive difference to someone’s life today and volunteer!

Do you like a busy environment, where social interaction is paramount? Calvary Flora McDonald is seeking people, who have an interest in making a difference in the lives of those living in residential care, to volunteer in our kitchenettes, and assist in serving morning tea and lunches to our residents. This position is ideal for people with a cheerful disposition and empathy for healthy ageing.

Calvary Flora McDonald is seeking the support of volunteer Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to distribute Holy Communion to our residents on either Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays. The Wednesday role also includes set up for and attendance of Mass.

In honour of World Oceans Day 2023, we are celebrating our marine ecosystems at Hawthorne Reserve in Ramsgate for a Sustainable Skincare Making Workshop with Sage Cosmetics Coaching. Join us on our journey to reduce our impact and learn how to create professional-style, zero-waste, natural skincare from scratch. A light catered morning tea will also be provided.

We like to make every day special for our residents and this volunteer role will assist our Leisure and Lifestyle staff with our residents to engage in our daily activities. #YouthVol #AgedCare #Lifestyle #Community #1hr #Craft#fun#art#exercise#outings#music

We’re seeking volunteers who can commit to building friendships with older people with multicultural backgrounds. (Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese)

Do you enjoy pottering in the garden? We need your assistance! Calvary Flora McDonald is seeking volunteers who would enjoy spending time with residents in our gardens and courtyards. If you enjoy the outdoors, chatting, and generally engaging socially with people we would like to chat with you.

Are you a person who enjoys variety and a chat along the way? Our Laundry staff need your assistance! Calvary Flora McDonald is seeking volunteers who can lessen the social isolation some residents feel in aged care, by delivering laundered clothing and having a chat with the residents. The role may also involve labelling clothing, but there is no sewing involved!

Are you available to help a member of our community stay connected? Community Transport Drivers are essential to our service delivery to transport clients to and from their destination. We are seeking reliable drivers to assist with driving our community car within the Launceston local area. Make a positive difference to someone’s life today and volunteer!

Are you available to help a member of our community by mowing their lawns? Lawn Mowing volunteers are essential to our service delivery. These volunteers provide lawn mowing services to our clients and their homes. We are seeking reliable volunteers to offer this service to our clients within the Launceston local and surrounding area. Make a positive difference to someone’s life today and volunteer!

Volunteers required to drive a 12 seater commuter van (fully licensed drivers) to pick up and drop off Multicultural clients who are attending various programs.

Church Activity Assist - Aged are required at both the Yallaroo and Arrunga Aged Care Facilities.

Volunteers will support clients by encouraging them to take part in completing quizzes, playing games and participating in trivia in a fun and friendly environment. Once a month the club has an outing to a café to enjoy morning tea together. Bridges Connecting Communities, is a not-for-profit organisation that provides volunteer services to the local community to support independence and promote socialisation within our senior and disability community who reside in their own home.

We encourage ladies to join our caring team of volunteers to support the most vulnerable members of our community. It's not just a job for the boys! Use your own car or one of our people movers. If you’ve been thinking about volunteering – now is the time to register. New year, New you!